A 47-year-old man is being investigated for assaulting his 17-year-old daughter with a chair and an ironing board in a video that has gone viral. The man is also being investigated for the alleged rape of his daughter. The incident was reported to a doctor at Hospital Tunku Ampuan Najihah, where the girl received treatment and required 12 stitches for her injuries.
Deputy Supt Hazri Mohamad, Rembau OCPD, said the alleged rape took place at the suspect’s house in Kota in Tampin on Nov 12 last year. The girl claimed that she has been living with her grandmother in Rantau since her parents’ divorce when she was four years old. In June 2022, she moved to live with her father and his 44-year-old girlfriend in Tampin where she continued her education. The victim, who also worked part-time at a food court, is the youngest of four siblings.
Authorities reported that the girl claimed her father raped her when his girlfriend was away and warned her not to tell anyone about the incident. On the night of the attack, the suspect returned home and had an argument with the victim before hitting her with a plastic chair, clothes basket, and ironing board. The victim contacted her boyfriend who then reported the matter to the police.
After being beaten by her father, the girl reported the alleged rape to his girlfriend. The case is currently under investigation under Section 376B of the Penal Code for incest. The suspect was arrested on Jan 24 for the assaults and has been remanded for four days. The victim suffered cuts to the face, requiring 12 stitches, as well as injuries to her hand and right shoulder, and was kicked in the stomach. The suspect reportedly has seven previous criminal records, including drug offences.
The attack was allegedly recorded by the suspect’s girlfriend but she had left the scene when police arrived. The video of the attack has gone viral on social media.
